Riverton Parke Junior High Student Council Members Selected
Riverton Parke Junior High students recently voted on which of their classmates would represent their class as student council members. Selected for 5th grade includes Jackson Beeler, Jhettson Helton, Myra Burnett, and Addilyn Snow. Selected for 6th grade includes Nash Humphreys, Declan Ugoletti, Clara Christensen, and Jade Huxford. Selected for 7th grade includes Kolton Unger, X'avion Ware, Stella Babyak, and Jordyn Huxford. Selected for 8th grade includes Cael McKee, Addilynne Finney, Haiden McClintock and Mckinley Robinson. The Junior High Student Council Sponsor is Mrs. Rachel Loomis.
Riverton Parke Junior High students recently voted on which of their classmates would represent their class as student council members. Selected for 5th grade includes Jackson Beeler, Jhettson Helton, Myra Burnett, and Addilyn Snow. Selected for 6th grade includes Nash Humphreys, Declan Ugoletti, Clara Christensen, and Jade Huxford. Selected for 7th grade includes Kolton Unger, X'avion Ware, Stella Babyak, and Jordyn Huxford. Selected for 8th grade includes Cael McKee, Addilynne Finney, Haiden McClintock and Mckinley Robinson. The Junior High Student Council Sponsor is Mrs. Rachel Loomis.
Annual FFA Fruit Sale Going on NOW!🍎
Order forms were passed out at the FFA meeting on Friday. If you were not in attendance, please see Mrs. Woods or Mrs. Humphreys for one.
If you would like to order, you can order directly from an FFA member via cash or check OR online using credit card (you can select which member gets credit for your order).
Online ordering link: http://freshfruitorder.org/RPFFA
Orders and money are due by Friday, November 13th!
Order forms were passed out at the FFA meeting on Friday. If you were not in attendance, please see Mrs. Woods or Mrs. Humphreys for one.
If you would like to order, you can order directly from an FFA member via cash or check OR online using credit card (you can select which member gets credit for your order).
Online ordering link: http://freshfruitorder.org/RPFFA
Orders and money are due by Friday, November 13th!
1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll🌟
Congratulations to these students on achieving A or A & B Honor Roll for the 1st Nine Weeks!
Congratulations to these students on achieving A or A & B Honor Roll for the 1st Nine Weeks!
Meet our Community Partners for School-Based Mental Health Services
Riverton Parke is pleased to have these four community partners in our building to provide school-based mental health services to our students.
Riverton Parke is pleased to have these four community partners in our building to provide school-based mental health services to our students.
Riverton Parke Wins Area Spell Bowl Competition
Riverton Parke High School competed in the Area Spell Bowl competition on November 2nd at Terre Haute South High School. The Panthers finished 1st in Class 4. Lillian Haughee received a perfect score, spelling 9/9 words correctly.
Pictured are team members (left to right): Lillian Haughee, Mya Mazura, Jeremy Wilkey, Max Anderson, Ava Cottom, and Kaylynn Comar.
Congratulations to these students who have been working hard for months to proudly represent our school!
Riverton Parke High School competed in the Area Spell Bowl competition on November 2nd at Terre Haute South High School. The Panthers finished 1st in Class 4. Lillian Haughee received a perfect score, spelling 9/9 words correctly.
Pictured are team members (left to right): Lillian Haughee, Mya Mazura, Jeremy Wilkey, Max Anderson, Ava Cottom, and Kaylynn Comar.
Congratulations to these students who have been working hard for months to proudly represent our school!
Riverton Parke Jr/Sr High School Veterans Day Program
The Veterans Day Program is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 11th at 1:30 PM in the Riverton Parke Gymnasium.
Community members are invited to attend.
if anyone has a Veteran that they would like honored by the Parke County Quilters, please send their name, service information, and RP relatives to
Claudia Overpeck (overpeckc@swparke.k12.in.us) or Katie Ferrari (ferrarik@swparke.k12.in.us).
The Veterans Day Program is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 11th at 1:30 PM in the Riverton Parke Gymnasium.
Community members are invited to attend.
if anyone has a Veteran that they would like honored by the Parke County Quilters, please send their name, service information, and RP relatives to
Claudia Overpeck (overpeckc@swparke.k12.in.us) or Katie Ferrari (ferrarik@swparke.k12.in.us).
🎄 Riverton Parke Music Department Christmas Concert 🎶
Mark your calendars! The Riverton Parke Music Department presents its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 PM at RP.
The evening will feature performances by our High School Bands, Junior High Band, Jazz Band, and Combined Choir — a night of holiday music from musicians across our program.
Bring your holiday spirit — the fundraiser is back:
Themed Baskets Auction — student-made themed baskets will be auctioned off to raise funds for the Music Department
Conduct-the-Band Raffle — two lucky raffle winners will take the podium to conduct the High School Band live on stage!
Proceeds support our student musicians. Come out and support the arts at Riverton Parke — we can't wait to see you there! 🎁
Mark your calendars! The Riverton Parke Music Department presents its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 PM at RP.
The evening will feature performances by our High School Bands, Junior High Band, Jazz Band, and Combined Choir — a night of holiday music from musicians across our program.
Bring your holiday spirit — the fundraiser is back:
Themed Baskets Auction — student-made themed baskets will be auctioned off to raise funds for the Music Department
Conduct-the-Band Raffle — two lucky raffle winners will take the podium to conduct the High School Band live on stage!
Proceeds support our student musicians. Come out and support the arts at Riverton Parke — we can't wait to see you there! 🎁
Joel Harrah Named “Good Citizen”
Joel Harrah, a current senior at Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School, has been chosen by the teaching staff and his senior class peers as the DAR “Good Citizen” Award recipient. This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. For this achievement, Harrah will receive a monetary award and will represent the Panthers in the county-wide DAR “Good Citizen” essay competition sponsored by the Estabrook Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The winner of the county competition will continue on to compete for a state scholarship award.
Harrah is the son of James and Jennifer Harrah of Terre Haute. He participates in football, FFA, National Honor Society, and 4-H. He has achieved exceptional honor roll and two-time Student of the Month. He enjoys playing football, hanging out with friends, working and showing livestock, and FFA. He is currently employed as a Farmhand/ Herd Manager by Hamilton Show Pigs. Harrah plans to attend Purdue University and major in Civil Engineering with a discipline focus of transportation.
Joel Harrah, a current senior at Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School, has been chosen by the teaching staff and his senior class peers as the DAR “Good Citizen” Award recipient. This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. For this achievement, Harrah will receive a monetary award and will represent the Panthers in the county-wide DAR “Good Citizen” essay competition sponsored by the Estabrook Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The winner of the county competition will continue on to compete for a state scholarship award.
Harrah is the son of James and Jennifer Harrah of Terre Haute. He participates in football, FFA, National Honor Society, and 4-H. He has achieved exceptional honor roll and two-time Student of the Month. He enjoys playing football, hanging out with friends, working and showing livestock, and FFA. He is currently employed as a Farmhand/ Herd Manager by Hamilton Show Pigs. Harrah plans to attend Purdue University and major in Civil Engineering with a discipline focus of transportation.
Soil Structures Lab🪱
Students in Mrs. Humphreys' Principles of Agriculture classes have been studying soil texture and structure. After learning about the 8 different soil structures, students had to recreate each with playdough!
October Student of the Month Spotlights - Junior High Edition
Last week, our October 'Students of the Month' were announced! Today, we will be shining a light on the junior high students who were named October 'Students of the Month!'
Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School 'Students of the Month' are recognized for their academic achievement or improvement, leadership, and courtesy. These awards are decided on by a team of teachers.
Congratulations to these students!
Last week, our October 'Students of the Month' were announced! Today, we will be shining a light on the junior high students who were named October 'Students of the Month!'
Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School 'Students of the Month' are recognized for their academic achievement or improvement, leadership, and courtesy. These awards are decided on by a team of teachers.
Congratulations to these students!
Boys Wrestling Apparel on Sale NOW!
Orders due by November 11th. Order using this link: https://rivertonparkeboyswrestling-fall2026.itemorder.com/
A note from Coach Frisz...
We are dedicating this season to Chase Bennett. Chase was a valuable member of our team for the first three seasons. He was so well respected by his teammates and coaches. He served as a captain during his freshman and sophomore seasons. Chase left a lasting impression on all of us. The short sleeved t-shirt that is being offered will have Chase's initials and his number 30 on the sleeve. We will donate our portion of the sales to the Chase Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Orders due by November 11th. Order using this link: https://rivertonparkeboyswrestling-fall2026.itemorder.com/
A note from Coach Frisz...
We are dedicating this season to Chase Bennett. Chase was a valuable member of our team for the first three seasons. He was so well respected by his teammates and coaches. He served as a captain during his freshman and sophomore seasons. Chase left a lasting impression on all of us. The short sleeved t-shirt that is being offered will have Chase's initials and his number 30 on the sleeve. We will donate our portion of the sales to the Chase Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Drama Club Schedule for November🎭
Drama Club is open to students in grades 5 - 12. See Miss Hartzler with any questions!
Picture Retake Day is Thursday!📸
Riverton Parke Athletics Schedule for November 2nd - 7th
Go Panthers!
Congratulations to seniors, Owen Spencer and Jase Martin, on passing their CDL driving tests today! They both previously passed the written test, so they are now licensed CDL drivers! Owen and Jase are students at the Parke Heritage Trucking School. We are proud of you! Go Panthers!
Staff Halloween Costume Contest🎃
Congratulations to the 5th/6th Grade Team on winning the Staff Costume Contest today! Students voted on their favorite group costume today to decide the winners.
5th/6th Grade Team: Snow White
7th/8th Grade Team: Shrek
Freshman Team: Pirates
Sophomore Team: Cat in the Hat
Junior/Senior Team: Taco Bell Sauces
Office Team: Shrek
Speech Team: Amish
Leaf Scavenger Hunt🍁🍂
Students in Mrs. Humphreys' Horticulture class have been learning about leaves and leaf structures of different plants. To wrap up their unit, students went on a leaf scavenger hunt to find leaves of various shapes, arrangements, leaf margins, and vein patterns.
September Student of the Month Spotlights - High School Edition
Earlier this week, our September 'Students of the Month' were announced! Today, we will be shining a light on the high school students who were named September 'Students of the Month!'
Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School 'Students of the Month' are recognized for their academic achievement or improvement, leadership, and courtesy. These awards are decided on by a team of teachers.
Congratulations to these students!
Earlier this week, our September 'Students of the Month' were announced! Today, we will be shining a light on the high school students who were named September 'Students of the Month!'
Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School 'Students of the Month' are recognized for their academic achievement or improvement, leadership, and courtesy. These awards are decided on by a team of teachers.
Congratulations to these students!
Wishing our Varsity Football Team GOOD LUCK as they face North Central in the 2nd Round of Sectionals tomorrow night!
🗓 Friday, October 30th
📍 North Central
🏈 Kickoff at 7:00 PM (Gate will open at 6:00 PM)
🎟 Tickets are $8.00 (Cash Only)
Go Panthers!
🗓 Friday, October 30th
📍 North Central
🏈 Kickoff at 7:00 PM (Gate will open at 6:00 PM)
🎟 Tickets are $8.00 (Cash Only)
Go Panthers!
Senior Parents and Students,
Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School will host an FSA and FAFSA Completion Workshop on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
We are pleased to welcome Lance Swartzentruber from INvestEd, Shanine Delph from Indiana State University (ISU), and Emily Bridge from Ivy Tech Community College. They will be available to assist students and parents with completing the FAFSA and answering questions about the financial aid process.
Please note the date change: The previously announced date of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, was incorrect. The correct date is Monday, November 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Please update your calendars accordingly.
Additionally, 21st Century Scholars meetings will be held during the school day on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, with Morgan Kurtz of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to complete required activities.
Please remember that completing the FAFSA is a senior requirement for maintaining eligibility in the 21st Century Scholars program.
Thank you for your attention to these important dates! Please contact school counselor, Mrs. Harmon, with any questions!
Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School will host an FSA and FAFSA Completion Workshop on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
We are pleased to welcome Lance Swartzentruber from INvestEd, Shanine Delph from Indiana State University (ISU), and Emily Bridge from Ivy Tech Community College. They will be available to assist students and parents with completing the FAFSA and answering questions about the financial aid process.
Please note the date change: The previously announced date of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, was incorrect. The correct date is Monday, November 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Please update your calendars accordingly.
Additionally, 21st Century Scholars meetings will be held during the school day on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, with Morgan Kurtz of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to complete required activities.
Please remember that completing the FAFSA is a senior requirement for maintaining eligibility in the 21st Century Scholars program.
Thank you for your attention to these important dates! Please contact school counselor, Mrs. Harmon, with any questions!
